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The U.S. Army said it has made no changes to its policy for granting mental health waivers to recruits entering the service.

"The standards have not changed," Sgt. Major of the Army Daniel Dailey told a group of defense reporters.

Recruits with a more sedentary background have seen rising injury levels, an official said.

The MAVNI program was a fast track to citizenship for some. Now its future, and that of those in the program, is uncertain.

Although the Army will fall short of its recruitment goal, retention rates have increased from 81 to 86 percent.

The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps all plan to increase their personnel levels in fiscal 2019.

Gen. James McConville said there are benefits to having officers with children serving in the force.

Kissoon pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty, making a false official statement and conduct unbecoming an officer.

To help offset the challenge, Mitchell said SOCOM need to "ruthlessly prioritize where we are investing our resources."

The Washington Post, citing two U.S. officials, reported that Mattis has recommended continuing to take in transgender...